emulate
to imitate someone admired in an effort to equal or surpass them
Word origin: From Latin aemulari, to rival or strive to equal.
Emulate in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing emulate in a sentence.
Young writers often try to emulate the authors they revere.
Young analysts often emulate the rigorous habits of the mentors they most admire.
Using “emulate” well
Emulate carries a positive aim, imitating someone in order to match or surpass them, unlike a slavish copy. It implies aspiration rather than mere mimicry.
More GRE words starting with E
to gradually decline, recede, or diminish
overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness
the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm
overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits
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a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society
drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles
to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior
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